T.J. McConnell Drawing Interest From Cavs

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is expected to receive plenty of interest from many clubs around the league when free agency begins in August. One team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is reportedly targeting McConnell and could be in a good position to acquire his services ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. The 29-year-old averaged a career-high 8.6 […]

Taylor Ward Optioned To Triple-A On Thursday

The Los Angeles Angels optioned outfielder Taylor Ward to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. He will return to the minors, and veteran outfielder Justin Upton (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Ward sat in two of the last five games but played well recently. The 27-year-old went 5-for-11 with […]

Kris Bryant Comes Off Bench On Thursday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) pinch-hit on Thursday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant has been sidelined with hamstring fatigue and tonight was his first appearance since leaving Tuesday's contest early. Bryant drew a walk in his at-bat and then was pulled for a pinch runner. It's an encouraging sign that Bryant was able […]

Justus Sheffield Set For Mound Work

Seattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield (forearm, oblique) is scheduled to throw off a mound on Sunday. He went on the injured list in July with a left flexor strain and a Grade 2 oblique strain. He continues to make progress from both injuries as he's been limited to playing catch and throwing off flat ground. […]

Adbert Alzolay Earns Quality Start In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay recorded a quality start in Thursday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Alzolay went six innings and allowed four hits, three runs, three walks and struck out eight on the evening. Alzolay pitched well overall, but a solo shot by Dylan Carlson and a two-run home run by Nolan […]

3M Open - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Brandon Belt Will Start Running This Weekend

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) will start running the bases over the weekend. He continues to progress with baseball activities, and the plan is for Belt to run the bases over the weekend. The 33-year-old suffered "minimal structural damage" in his right knee and chose to rehab his injured knee instead of […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Take The Hill Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on Monday against the Colorado Rockies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The decision will give him an extra day of rest, with his last start coming on July 19. The Angels don't have a scheduled starter yet for Sunday's game, […]

Mookie Betts Could Land On The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) remains day-to-day, and being placed on the 10-day injured list remains an ongoing discussion. The Dodgers star outfielder has missed five consecutive games due to a hip issue. He is slashing .270/.374/.502 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI, 63 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across 374 plate […]

J.K. Dobbins In Line For A Breakout Year

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is on the radar for a breakout 2021 campaign. According to FanDuel, the former Buckeye is a favorite to compile the most regular-season rushing yards by the end of the year. Whether Dobbins will do it or not is debatable. However, he has the potential to finish as one […]

Kyle Lewis Will Begin Light Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will begin light tee work and soft toss within the next several days. He has yet to start running but continues to make progress towards a return. The 26-year-old underwent surgery in June to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. Lewis is weeks away from a potential […]

Lamar Jackson Expected To Get Paid Soon

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to land a deal soon worth between $40 and $45 million per year, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Jackson has been one of the most explosive and productive signal-callers over the last few seasons, winning the Most Valuable Player award in 2019. While the 24-year-old regressed to some […]

Jimmy Nelson Could Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back) could be activated from the 10-day injured list either Sunday or Tuesday. He will throw a simulated game on Thursday, and how he responds will determine what day the right-hander returns. Nelson has been sidelined since early July with a left lumbar strain. The 32-year-old owns a terrific […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Another Bullpen Session Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) threw another bullpen session on Thursday. According to manager Mike Shildt, the Cardinals ace will face live hitters next and announce on Friday when this will occur. The 25-year-old continues to work his way back from an oblique strain. Flaherty owned a 2.90 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 67: […]

Tyler Boyd Predicted To Have Monster Year

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd could be in line for a monster year, at least according to former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky. The 27-year-old racked up back-to-back seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards before falling short of that mark in 2020. However, with an enhanced offensive line and the addition […]

Mike Trout Ramping Up Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout (calf) ran the bases, participated in outfield drills, and took some batting swings Thursday. It's an encouraging sign as Trout continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 calf strain. He's been sidelined since mid May. The Angels haven't determined when Trout will go on a […]

Joe Burrow Draws Noteworthy Comparison

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) was a favorite to finish last season as the league's Rookie of the Year. However, after he took a huge hit during a Week 7 encounter against the Cleveland Browns, resulting in a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, Justin Herbert surpassed him to claim the award. […]

Joe Mixon Likely To Benefit From Enhanced Line

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) had a disappointing 2020-21 campaign. After signing a four-year, $48 million contract extension last September, the 24-year-old appeared in only six games last season before succumbing to a foot injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve. However, with the team fortifying its offensive line along with the […]

Dak Prescott Takes Full Snaps Thursday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) took full team snaps on the first day of training camp on Thursday for the first time since suffering his right ankle injury last October. Prescott completed 11 of 16 passes in 11-on-11 drills. It's not a surprise, but it's great to hear after the gruesome compound fracture that […]

Jamaal Williams Has Plenty Of Experience

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has plenty of experience and is one of the team's most electric and entertaining players on the roster. Williams spent the last four years with the Green Bay Packers, running for at least 460 yards and catching 25 passes each season. He has been one of the more rock-solid […]

D'Andre Swift's Role Could Double In 2021

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift dealt with a hip injury toward the end of training camp last year and also battled migraine issues later in his rookie season. But he was able to show plenty of versatility and athleticism, rushing the ball 114 times for 521 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 46 […]

Ronnie Stanley Not Ready For Start Of Camp

The Baltimore Ravens placed left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. It doesn't come as a huge surprise after Stanley had a second ankle surgery in March. He was cleared to resume running over a month ago, but he won't be ready for the start of training camp […]

Stephon Gilmore Starting Camp On The PUP List

The New England Patriots placed All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. It's not a surprise, as Gilmore has been working his way back from a partially torn quadriceps that limited him to 11 games in 2020. Gilmore sat out mandatory minicamp and is also seeking a new […]

Kyle Rudolph Placed On PUP List Thursday

The New York Giants placed tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he underwent offseason foot surgery. The Giants will play it safe and let Rudolph rehab at his own pace, but he is expect to be ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. The 31-year-old […]

Donovan Walton Recalled, Yohan Ramirez Optioned

Seattle Mariners infielder Donovan Walton has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. He is slashing .206/.254/.365 with a pair of home runs over 63 at-bats this season. Obviously, Walton is not much of a fantasy option, but will be nice depth for Seattle. Right-hander Yohan Ramirez has been optioned to the minors in a […]

Gavin Sheets (1B, CWS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Sheets hit the ground running with two homers and eight RBI in his first four major league games. He cooled off considerably afterwards, reaching a point by the All-Star break where he was dropped in most leagues where he was picked […]

Twins Acquire Joe Ryan, Drew Strotman From Rays

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for designated hitter Nelson Cruz and left-handed pitcher Calvin Faucher. Cruz is batting .294/.370/.537 with 19 home runs during his time in Minnesota this season. Tampa Bay received a fairly solid haul for a 41-year-old rental bat. […]

Robby Anderson Will Look To Build On Breakout Campaign

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson will look to build off of a career-best 2020 campaign in his second year in Joe Brady's offense this season. Anderson operated as something of a target hog for Carolina last year, turning a career-high 136 targets- 10th in the league- into 95 receptions and 1,096 yards, both the […]

LEC DFS Lineup Picks for 7/23/21 - FanDuel, DraftKings League Of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome to RotoBaller's coverage of League of Legends DFS for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Be on the lookout for coverage of the LPL, LCK, and LCS as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the Summer split. Today, I am focusing on the 5-game LEC slate with contests available on […]

D.J. Moore A WR2 Who Could Finish Among Top-12 Wideouts

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore could be poised for the best year of his young career entering his age-24 season. Moore has played three seasons in the NFL, averaging 126 targets, 76 catches, and 1,184 receiving yards over the last two years, as he has shown all the tools that made him a first-round […]